Definition of communicationnext
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness

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Recent Examples of communication After years of no progress and no communication, Crenshaw locals are relieved that the city is paying attention. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Pan’s team has made progress in quantum-secure communications as well. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 More universities should instruct students on how to navigate email communication. Austin Sarat, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026 Amelia Redgrift, the gallery’s chief communications officer, and Dani Forest Brandi, a senior sales director, have both resigned. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
  • Ethel Caterham, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person, shared a message with ABC News to mark her birthday.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 3rd House of Communication, so messages, errands, siblings, neighbors, or local logistics may shift quickly.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Colorado bear behavior in 2026 continues to bring them into contact with humans in the state.
    Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • His contact balance, versatility and fall-forward abilities are striking.
    Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • According to 911 dispatch audio obtained by TMZ, emergency responders referenced a possible overdose and cardiac arrest while responding to the call.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • According to unconfirmed dispatch reports, fire crews had to cut open the sedan to pull at least one person out.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Fernandez sent a ball-ahead into the attacking third and Ojeda played a first-touch cross to Luighi for the volley that made it 1-1.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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